Senior Technical Recruiter

Senior Technical Recruiter 

Radiant is seeking a bold, driven, and hands-on Senior Technical Recruiter to build and scale a world-class team in a high-growth, startup environment. You will own the full-cycle recruitment process—from intake and sourcing strategy to closing top-tier candidates—while serving as a trusted partner to hiring managers and a champion of Radiant’s mission to deliver the world’s first portable zero-carbon nuclear microreactor. 

The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced, high-ambiguity environments, excels at securing the top 5% of talent across disciplines, and takes extreme ownership over outcomes. You will recruit for a diverse range of technical and corporate roles, from entry-level to senior leadership. This role offers the opportunity to directly shape the team that will redefine the future of clean, reliable energy. 

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Own and manage the full-cycle recruiting process, delivering an exceptional candidate experience from first contact to signed offer. 

• Partner closely with hiring managers and senior leadership to define hiring strategies, establish best practices, and close high-caliber talent. 

• Develop and uphold consistent, structured hiring processes that assess and attract mission-aligned candidates. 

• Drive creative and proactive sourcing strategies, including targeted campaigns, industry networking, and non-traditional recruiting channels. 

• Represent Radiant at recruiting, networking, and industry events to build talent pipelines and strengthen employer brand. 

• Identify and implement process improvements in the recruitment function, leveraging data and metrics to inform decisions. 

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or 5+ years of professional experience as a technical recruiter. 

• 5+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience, preferably in-house. 

• Demonstrated success sourcing and closing niche, passive talent across varied disciplines. 

• Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with senior leadership and hiring managers. 

• Proven ability to recruit across a wide range of skill sets, from early-career to senior technical and corporate roles. 

Desired Qualifications and Skills:

• Background in hardware recruiting, specifically electrical, mechanical, technicians, etc.

• Experience building diverse and inclusive teams. 

• Expertise in both traditional and non-traditional recruiting methods, including cold outreach, networking, and targeted sourcing campaigns. 

• Ability to work autonomously, adapt to shifting priorities, and develop deep role-specific expertise. 

• Passion for Radiant’s mission, paired with curiosity, resourcefulness, and drive. 

Additional Requirements:

• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as necessary to meet company goals. 

• Must work 100% onsite at Radiant’s El Segundo HQ. 

• Occasional travel for recruitment and networking events. 

Benefits and Perks

• Stock: Substantial incentive stock plan for all full-time employees.

• Daily catered lunch. Free snacks and drinks.

• Flexible PTO policy. Remote workday allocation.